Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 52:8:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “But I am like an Olive tree
  good green in the house of God;
  I rely on the never-ending love of God in times of time.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “As for me I am like an olive tree
  living in the house of God.
  I have always trusted in God’s mercy.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “But I on-the-other-hand (am) like an olive tree which grows in the temple of God.
  I trust in his love without end.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “Instead, I am staying like a tree of olive
  that grow in House of God well.
  I put my heart on his love
  that remains forever.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Lakini mimi niko kama vile mzeituni,
  ambao umeota katika nyumba ya Mungu.
  Nategemea neema ya Mungu,
  milele na milele.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “But I am secure/safe because I worship in God’s temple;
  I am like a strong green olive tree.
  I trust in God, who faithfully loves us forever.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 52:9:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “I will praise you forever because of what you have done;
  because of what you have done; in your name I will hope
  for your name is good. I will praise you before your saints.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “I will always praise you for the work you have done, O God!
  Before people who are faithful to You, I will praise Your name.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “O God, I thank you (plur.) forever/[lit. until whenever] because of what you (sing.) have-done.
  I will-trust in you (sing.) for you (sing.) (are) good to your (sing.) faithful people.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “I will praise you always, because of the matter which you did,
  I will put my hope in your names, because your names are good.
  I will praise you in front of your holy people.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Ee Mungu, nitakushukuru milele,
  kwa ambayo umefanya.
  Nitalitumaini jina lako kwa sababu ni jema,
  mbele ya watakatifu wako.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “God, I will always thank you for the things that you have done.
  As I stand before godly people, I will proclaim that you are good (OR, the many good things you have done for us).” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 53:1:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “A fool says in his heart,
  ‘There is no God.’
  They are wicked and their paths are abominable;
  there is not even one who does good (thing).” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “Fools say in their hearts — ‘There is no God."
  In their minds there is nothing good.
  They have only been doing repulsive work.
  There isn’t anyone who does good work.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “The foolish ones say to themselves/[lit. their own selves], ‘There-is-no God!’
  They (are) all wicked and what they do (is) vile/detestable/abominable.
  There-is-not even one among them who does good.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “A fool in his heart says that,
  ‘There is no God.’
  They all sin, and they do very bad matters,
  there is no one who does matter which is good.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Mpumbavu anasema katika moyo anasema,
  ‘Hakuna Mungu.’
  Wameharibika wote, wanafanya mabaya,
  hakuna hata mmoja ambaye anafanya mazuri.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “Only foolish people say to themselves, ‘There is no God!’
  People who say that are corrupt; they commit terrible sins;
  there is not one of them who does what is good/right.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 53:2:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “God in heaven looks down
  on children of people
  to see if there is anyone wise,
  seeker of God.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “Are there any who have wisdom?
  And are there any who seek for God?
  — so thinking,
  God looks down from heaven
  upon the people [of the earth].” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “There in heaven God is-looking- upon people/men -(to see) if there-are any who understand the truth and (who) take-refuge/go-for-help in him.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “God sees from heaven people on all the earth,
  so that to see if there are any people who know God
  or any people who are looking for God.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Kutoka mbinguni Mungu anawatazama watu,
  ili aangalie kama yupo mmoja mwenye hekima,
  ambaye anamtafuta Mungu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “God looks down from heaven and sees humans; he looks to see if anyone is very wise, with the result that he seeks to know God.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 53:3:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “Everyone has returned,
  all of them together have become evil;
  there is not even one who does good (thing)
  even one.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “They have gone down the wrong road.
  Their character has been ruined.
  There isn’t a single one who does good.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “All have-turned-away from God and their lives have- all-the-same -become-evil/bad.
  There-is-no-one at-all/[emphasis marker] who does good [not] even one.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “All people went astray
  and sinned,
  there is not one who does matter which are good,
  there is not even one.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Watu wote wameacha kumcha Mungu,
  wameharibika tabia yao.
  Hakuna hata mmoja ambaye anafanya mazuri,
  hakuna hata mmoja.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “But they are all morally corrupt; no one does what is good/right.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 53:4:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “Are these people who do evil going to learn;
  how people eat bread,
  and they do not pray to God?” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “Will those who keep on doing evil ever learn?
  They are eating our people like they eat bread.
  And they do not call on [lit.: take the name of] God at all.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “Do- these wicked people/men -know what they are-doing? Of-course/certainly (they) know!
  In-fact they extort/obtain-by-improper-pressure (money) from my fellowmen/countrymen like-as-if they just gobble-up/devour/swallow-whole food,
  and they do-not pray to God.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “Will really bad people never learn?
  Those who eat my people like people eat food,
  and they never pray God.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Je, watenda mabaya hawaelewi?
  Wanawala watu wangu kama mikate,
  wameacha kumwabudu Mungu.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “Will all these evil people never learn what God will do to them?
  They act violently toward Yahweh’s people while eating the food that he provides, and they never pray to Yahweh.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 53:5:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “They were there run out of wisdom with great fear
  when there was nothing to be afraid of.
  God scattered the bones of the people who poured war on you;
  you shamed them, for God insulted them.” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “Cold fear will surround them
  as has never happened to them here before.
  For God will scatter hither and thither
  the bones of those who are surrounding and opposing His people.
  He will put them to shame,
  because He has abandoned them.” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “But they will-tremble in fear which they have- not yet -experienced before.
  God will-scatter their bones.
  They who attack you (plur.) Israelites you (plur.) will-put-to-shame
  because God has-rejected them.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “Fear rules them completely,
  even thought they do not find things which make them to fear.
  God will scatter the bones of your (plur.) enemies.
  You (plur.) will make them ashamed,
  because God rejected them.” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Watashikwa na hofu kubwa,
  ambayo hawajawahi kuiona hata mara moja.
  Mungu ataitawanya mifupa ya maadui zenu,
  wataaibika kwa maana Mungu amewakataa.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “But some day those people will become terrified,
  like they have never been terrified before, because God will cause those who are separated from him to die,
  and he will disrespect them by scattering their bones.
  They have rejected God,
  so he will cause them to be defeated and completely disgraced.” (Source: Translation for Translators)

Following are a number of back-translations as well as a sample translation for translators of Psalm 53:6:

• Chichewa Contempary Chichewa translation, 2002/2016:
  “Surely, the salvation of Israel comes from Zion!
  When God restores the glory of his people,
  allow Jacob to rejoice and Israel to be glad!” (Source: Mawu a Mulungu mu Chichewa Chalero Back Translation)
• Newari:
  “If the salvation of the Israelites would come from Zion
  how good that would be!
  When God causes His people to prosper again,
  at that time the people of Israel will sing and rejoice.
  A Psalm of David, For the Choir Director — To be sung accompanied by stringed instruments. When the Ziphites came to Saul and said "We know where David is hiding."” (Source: Newari Back Translation)
• Hiligaynon:
  “(I)-hope/wish that the-one (who) will-save Israel will-come now from Zion.
  How happy will-be the Israelites, the people of God, when he will-restore their good situation.” (Source: Hiligaynon Back Translation)
• Laarim:
  “I would want that salvation for people of Israel to come from Zion!
  When God returns his people to stay well,
  he gives the people of Jacob to rejoice, and people of Israel be happy!” (Source: Laarim Back Translation)
• Nyakyusa-Ngonde (back-translation into Swahili):
  “Natamani wokovu wa Israeli iwapo ungekuja,
  kutoka katika mlima Sayuni!
  Mungu wakati anawarudishia baraka watu wake,
  wa jamaa wa Yakobo watashangilia,
  waisraeli watafurahi.” (Source: Nyakyusa Back Translation)
• English:
  “I wish/ desire that someone from Jerusalem would come and rescue the Israeli people!
  God, when you bless your people again, all the Israeli people, all the descendants of Jacob, will rejoice.” (Source: Translation for Translators)